Claire vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Claire Rank #67
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #67 for Claire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claire ___

  • Claire Elizabeth
  • Claire Anne
  • Claire Louise
  • Claire Olivia
  • Claire Marie
  • Claire Isabelle

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claire

Sophie Isabelle James Henry Rose

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claire or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Claire at #67 in the United States.

What do Claire and Emma mean?

Claire means "illustrious, renowned" (Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Claire and Emma boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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